This is an unexpected and welcome victory that could mean the beginning of the end for this unsavory gang of thugs.
“D.C. Circuit: CAIR Must Stand Trial for Massive Fraud,” American Freedom Law Center, June 21, 2016:
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit today unanimously reversed a trial court’s ruling dismissing a fraud case brought against the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The result of the appellate court’s ruling is that CAIR National, operating out of the District of Columbia, must stand trial and allow a jury to hear all of the evidence of the massive fraud and attempted cover up carried out by CAIR and perpetrated against hundreds of CAIR fraud victims.
In January of last year, Judge Paul Friedman, the federal judge presiding over a five-year old lawsuit alleging that CAIR defrauded hundreds of Muslim and non-Muslim clients, issued a shocking ruling when he summarily dismissed the lawsuit, which was brought in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Immediately, the American Freedom Law Center (AFLC) and the Law Offices of David Yerushalmi appealed, asking the D.C. Circuit to reverse Judge Friedman and reinstate the plaintiffs’ claims against CAIR.
The appellate court heard oral arguments in February of this year. Judge Sri Srinivasan, often mentioned as one of the judge’s on the President’s short list to fill a slot on the U.S. Supreme Court, sat as Chief Judge for the 3-judge panel that also included Judge Robert Wilkins, who authored the unanimous decision, and Judge Douglas Ginsburg.
David Yerushalmi, lead counsel for the five plaintiffs in the two consolidated cases alleging that CAIR hired a fake lawyer who defrauded the CAIR clients, explained the decisiveness of the appellate court’s ruling:
“The Court of Appeals not only reversed the trial court, sending the case back for a jury trial, but it carefully went through each fact we argued Judge Friedman either dismissed out-of-hand or ignored completely to justify his clearly erroneous ruling, explaining further why each fact supports our claims against CAIR.”
CAIR, a self-described Muslim public interest law firm, was previously named as a Muslim Brotherhood-Hamas front group by the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the federal criminal trial and conviction of a terrorist funding cell organized around one of the largest Muslim charities, the Holy Land Foundation (HLF). HLF raised funds for violent jihad on behalf of Hamas, and top CAIR officials were part of the conspiracy. In addition, several of CAIR’s top executives have been convicted of terror-related crimes. As a result, the FBI publicly announced that it has terminated any outreach activities with the national organization, which bills itself as “America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization.”
The two lawsuits dismissed by Judge Friedman, which were consolidated by the court because they arose out of the same facts, follow an earlier lawsuit that had also alleged that CAIR’s fraudulent conduct amounted to racketeering, a federal RICO crime. In that case, the court dismissed the RICO counts, concluding that CAIR’s conduct as alleged was fraudulent but not a technical violation of RICO.
The pending lawsuits allege that Morris Days, the “Resident Attorney” and “Manager for Civil Rights” at the now defunct CAIR-MD/VA chapter in Herndon, Virginia, was in fact not an attorney and that he failed to provide legal services for clients who came to CAIR for legal representation. As alleged, CAIR knew of this fraud and purposefully conspired with Days to keep the CAIR clients from discovering that their legal matters were being mishandled or not handled at all. Furthermore, the complaints allege that according to CAIR internal documents, there were hundreds of victims of the CAIR fraud scheme.
According to court documents, CAIR knew or should have known that Days was not a lawyer when it hired him. But, like many criminal organizations, things got worse when CAIR officials were confronted with clear evidence of Days’ fraudulent conduct. Rather than come clean and attempt to rectify past wrongs, CAIR conspired with its Virginia Chapter to conceal and further the fraud.
To this end, CAIR officials purposefully concealed the truth about Days from their clients, law enforcement, the Virginia and D.C. state bar associations, and the media. When CAIR did get irate calls from clients about Days’ failure to provide competent legal services, CAIR fraudulently deceived their clients about Days’ relationship to CAIR, suggesting he was never actually employed by CAIR, and even concealing the fact that CAIR had fired him once some of the victims began threatening to sue.
While Judge Friedman agreed that Days and CAIR’s Virginia chapter were liable for fraud, he concluded, after improperly weighing the evidence, that CAIR National in D.C., the named defendant in the lawsuit, was not responsible for Days’ fraudulent conduct. The appeals court, however, found that Judge Friedman was wrong on each and every fact raised by the plaintiffs, concluding, contrary to Judge Friedman, that each fact supports finding a direct relationship between CAIR National and Days.
David Yerushalmi, who is also AFLC’s co-founder and senior counsel, remarked:
“CAIR engaged in a massive criminal fraud in which literally hundreds of CAIR clients have been victimized. In his ruling, Judge Friedman inexplicably ignored material facts that establish CAIR National’s liability and then engaged in a transparently disingenuous ‘weighing’ of the factual evidence he did address, which is patently improper when evaluating cross-motions for summary judgment. We are thankful that the appeals court has rectified the trial court’s errors. Now, at long last, our clients will go before a jury and get their day in court.”
Robert Muise, co-founder and senior counsel of AFLC, added,
“This ruling is a significant victory. Not only does it reinstate our claims against CAIR, but it makes plain that we have an incredibly strong case to present to a jury. In short, CAIR has no way out. It is a fraudulent organization, and we will get a chance to prove that to a jury.”

Guest says
Who’s laughing now CAIR, who’s laughing now?
jihad3tracker says
******* A FAVOR TO ASK FROM EVERYONE READING THIS ********
The American Freedom Law Center — AFLC — mentioned and linked in Robert’s post, is one of the “behind the scenes” courageous counter-jihad resources in the war against Islam’s supremacist agenda.
PLEASE GO TO THE LINK FOR THEIR WEBSITE — and write a short note of appreciation for their work. David Yerushalmi and Robert Muise — the lead counsels at AFLC — and support staff there.
Simone Fields says
Message of appreciation sent.
Lia says
The best news of the last 2 years!!!! Praise G-d, praise G-d!!!!
Bob says
Amen!
eagle says
The 1,400-year-old faith is not a religion and should not be protected under the first amendment of the Constitution. Baby steps, finally, little at a time we will clean this muslim faith from the United States of America. God Bless America.
Phil Horaia says
This is splendid news. Hopefully the not-so-caring CAIR will lose and we’ll see the end of this pernicious outfit.
Jack Everett says
Why are they so hesitant to prosecute these Islamic pigs? Fining them will mean little as long as Turkey and Saudi Arabia is allowed to arm and support terrorists.
Mark Swan says
CAIR is a appendage of The Muslim Brotherhood, which is Islamism.
Islamism was born during the 1930s. Its rise corresponds with the rise of Fascism and of Nazism.
The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in 1928 in Egypt, an organization that established Islamism as a mass movement. It was, and remains to this day the ideological heart of all the later Islamist groups.
Firstly, focus – for now – must be in opposition to a political left which has totally lost its moral compass and political bearings. Islam has embedded its strategic goal of divide and conquer in America, and with a working goal, that seeks to meld with certain movements, and beyond that, exchange Islam, in the place of the former radical left’s leanings, such as Communism, Socialism and now, Secular Humanism.
Islamist such as the Muslim Brotherhood, Hammas, Hezbollah and the Iranian regime do not hide their goal –the re-constituting of democratic societies and their replacement by a sharia-based dictatorial rule.
In the mind of Islamist, the American way of life, constitutes, rebellion against obedience to Islam, It has to be changed. Total obedience must be to the orders and prohibitions of Islam’s Law. The Islamist belief is that allowing people political and personal freedom amounts to heresy.
It is astonishingly so troublesome, that, the political left has enabled Islamism, it is so disturbing how they have fell in with such fellowship—but they have.
With the left seeing conservative constitutionalist as very bad, it will not see Islamist hating them as wrong.
Multiculturalism has been the Ideal for so long, that any criticism of any group, is not acceptable unless it is the group (s) that the “In People” say is ok to criticize. If this is allowed to continue we will not be able to share any honest, open and diverse opinions of our own—but a warped collective mindset.
Islam’s threat to our personal freedom is not a point of discussion in academia nor any public forum of
any kind—this is a strong political fail-safe for Islamist to enjoy—for now.
There is no other active anti-American movement like Islamism.
You can not be for Islamism, and against Fascism.
Islamism is about controlling.
ECAW says
Wrong. Islamism was born 1400 years ago, just under another name. Who could have been more of an Islamist than Mohammed?
Here is my argument:
https://ecawblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/islamism-or-islam/
Mark Swan says
Yes ECAW you are right and You don’t need an argument—We both know Islam’s history—I was only commenting on the current undertakings of Islamism—after they reard their ugly head in the form we know them in now—this period of events is covered
in a very concise way, by Matthias Küntzel’s Article below.
The impact of the Muslim Brotherhood
A MUST READ for anyone who wants to understand the Muslim Brotherhood.
http://www.matthiaskuentzel.de/contents/hitlers-legacy-islamic-antisemitism-and-the-impact-of-the-muslim-brotherhood
ECAW says
Thanks. I’ve stored it away for future use.
Robert McKenna says
Y’all can worry and argue about the filthy muslim or islamic source or movement, or cult.
But it was brought to the government of the United States by our muslim president, Barack Obama and his “adviser”, who may well be his boss, Valerie Jarret.
We now have a JOKE of a Homeland Security Department that is riddled with filthy muslims and about as secure as an open air bank vault.
Mark Swan says
You are welcome ECAW…I do appreciate Your comments, a lot.
Robert McKenna, You Got That Right—they are in thick, this is very disturbing.
UriahB says
And you think you don’t have a cair in the world? We’re gonna get you to give up your monetary assets, as you do not have any other worthwhile assets. Just reading about your history gives me a pain in my asset. Lets give them some BDS, something they are familiar with. Lovely news!
Jerry says
And you think you don’t have a cair in the world?
We care about human rights, they cair about sharia; we care about our nation, they cair about islam; we care about religious freedom and equality, they cair about supremacy for allah and enslaving others.
Looks like we have two different kinds of “caring” in the world. Our kind built on human rights and democratic freedoms, and their kind built on religious supremacy over the rights and freedoms of others. There ain’t enough goodness in their kind of caring to wipe the snot off a child’s nose. On our worst day we are a thousand times better than what islam could produce on its best. It’s the appeasing left with their lies and excuses that are bringing us down. Our forefathers deserve so much more than moral weakness and capitulation, and so do we. I think of all the good men and women that served our nation, they fought, died, or came home scarred for life. Their families sacrificed too. But despite all their greatness and heroics we have leaders lying and crying for Islamonazism. Sometimes I can’t even be mad. It’s just so damn sad to think that our leaders have so little respect for our heritage and the hard work of our predecessors. Still I’m hopeful. I’ve seen what our nation has come through and we’re still alive and kicking. America has a good heart, we just need a new leader to make us proud and safe again.
From an atheist, God bless America and the people who worked so hard to make it great.
Jerry says
The raising of the flag over Iwo Jima, an iconic moment in American history. We’ve struggled too hard and sacrificed too many to surrender to Islam. Islam is not a religion of peace, it has never been about peace. By standing against islam we are the peacemakers, we are the ones that fight for the rights of all people. That’s what makes us a superpower, not bombs and guns.
ICH says
wow CROOKED JUDGES !!!!!
Robert McKenna says
Somebody should check “Your Honor” for a new car, yacht, Caribbean bank account, etc, etc.
Any ruling THAT blatantly false can’t have been just a favor among Lodge Brothers.
linnte says
If CAIR is convicted it could be their death nell! Every person and corporate entity who has or will have contact and support of them, will drop them like a hot potato!
THIS IS GLORIOUS NEWS AND AN ANSWER TO PRAYER! HALLELUJAH!
You’re going DOWN CAIR because your Allah is a fake wanna be YHWH! And your Muhammad is an evil wanna be Jesus, just like Satan full of pride. YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Judi says
innite – Sorry to put a damper on things, but I wouldn’t get too excited yet. It’s been going on for years and no doubt will still be ongoing for a few years to come.
Jaladhi says
What good news – where is that merciful criminal allah they call to protect them?? If allah doesn’t help them, nobody can!!
Angemon says
Like Al Capone, they may have escaped justice, but not financial justice 🙂
Jerry says
Not a bad analogy.
miriamrove says
this is great news!! M
livingengine says
chart detailing events in the case from “The Public Project to Debunk CAIR’s “Legislating Fear” Report.”
https://www.facebook.com/592973127415766/photos/pb.592973127415766.-2207520000.1466541617./599491660097246/?type=3&theater
Jerry says
It’s been my view for years that CAIR is a corrupt and evil organization, there’s so much evidence to back me up: convictions of past associates and members, their shady terror associations, the Holy Land trial, their frivolous lawsuits and sharia intimidation, their bigoted claims of islamophobia which is really a kind of reverse racism, and their unyielding dedication islam’s jihad against us is patently obvious in everything they do. So yeah, this is good news. It would be nice if they could get them on a racketeering charge, shut the whole thing down. They are against our country, our values, our religion … hell, everything that defines us as a nation and people. They are legal representatives working to protect and advance the same belief system that’s causing genocide and massive suffering around the world. Is that criminal? I’m thinking it is.
http://www.investigativeproject.org/624/some-cair-officials-convicted-of-crimes#
Shmooviyet says
Terrific news, long in coming.
Check the ‘deer-in-the-headlights’ look on the evil Doug-boy’s face; must have had the same look today. HA!
Hope says
Ohhhh, YES, this is awesome news! Bad news for CAIR is good news for good and decent people everywhere. CAIR is a nest of poisonous snakes, vipers who are here to carry out the MB’s plan to destroy the United States from within. Go to hell and stay there, Hooper and Awad (I have an alternate spelling for your name, but decorum prevents me from displaying it here).
John Marst says
It sounds like CAIR may be in for a rebranding and name change. How about SCAM, or the Seriously Conned Association of Muslims?
خَليفة says
How about MORON – Muslims On Retreat from Ostracizing News
Vice says
Where is the mainstream media coverage of this story?
Mike Ramirez says
(Vice) “Where is the mainstream media coverage of this story?”
Answer: The msm are most likely huddling together, trying to find an angle of how to explain that CAIR is just a misunderstood organization that didn’t mean any harm and is innocent of all allegations. Kind of like a Hillary story. 🙂
Angemon says
Have you looked in the “islamophobia” section? 🙂
Gary says
Prime Minister Haniyah’s comments to the World Press: “Hamas loves death for Allah more than you Israelis love life.”
Don’t be deceived…..
C.A.I.R. is determined to carry out Taqivva until the whole world submits to their “Religion of the Sword”
allah is nothing more than Satan’s childish,immature, self-serving, spoiled proclamation: “I will exalt myself. I will be like The Most High God.”
“allahu akbar” is a lie from the pit of hell.
Jesus is the stone the builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:11-12
Blangwort says
Don’t celebrate yet. They haven’t been convicted.
Mark Swan says
Even if they are convicted of something—slapping a mad dog on the nose won’t stop it.
Georg says
What a cute organization:
Funneling money to the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas
Rushing to the defense of every terrorist nutbag and his cohorts
Rushing to the defense of every Islamic supremacist nutbag and his cohorts
Benefiting from the yield of Western liberal democracy while being a boil on its *#( at all times
Defrauding “clients”
Sanctimonious Islamists… bahah The American form of progressive feminist Islamists in Europe
Nice rap sheet, losers.
Mike Ramirez says
Not only is CAIR allegedly involved in fraudulent legal dealings, this organization has reportedly put pressure on U.S. politicians, law enforcement agencies and American news media to strike out any references that tie terror situations to the fundamental teachings of Islam by claiming that jihadists have “perverted’ their faith. Yet, the Qur’an and Ahadith call for such terror acts against Jews, Christians, Atheists, Apostates and all non-Muslim societies
Thus, the acronym “CAIR” should no longer be associated with Council on American Islamic Relations but should now be known as CAIR – as in Censor All Islamic References.
Mark Swan says
Absolutely Mike Ramirez—that does spell it out.
Norger says
This is a civil suit, not a criminal prosecution. Tell you what though, in light of recent events, it’s not a great time for CAIR to be taking any case to a jury verdict. Hope the trial is sooner rather than later.
somehistory says
Evil may win many battles, but it loses the war. This is a battle that the moslim money-grubbers just may lose.
It’s nice, really, to read some good news in among all of the horrific/disgusting avalanche of bad.
Joseph Ellul says
In Australia many Muslim schools are being investigated for fraud. Some have been taken to task and are being investigated. Most just spend the tax payer funded money for personal use and the students get very little. The government keeps these news hush hush but they have to process the irregularities by these corrupt Islamic people.
BC says
Yet you Americans scoff at the problems of Europe? Nowhere in Europe is an Islamic organisation as powerful as CAIR allowed to proceed unfettered to do as it wants. The Fox is inside the hen house.
Trump I hope will bring them to heel.
linnte says
SCOFF at the problems in Europe? I am out of my mind with terror for Europe and Britain too! Really most Americans are clueless about what is happening in Europe, unless it hits major News media, like the Brussels attack. This site is reporting what is happening in Europe more than any American news station. So kindly don’t include we here at JW blog! Thanks.
somehistory says
I agree with you. We have been worrying over it, commenting on it, those of us who pray have been praying over it…some of us for years here as it has been escalating over there. A lot of us care what goes on with other people and abhor what moslims have been allowed to do around the world. Empathy and sympathy both are extended to any and all who are suffering due to this scourge.
Wakeup says
Yeeeeeehaaaaaaa please God I hope they televise it for all the world to see.
linnte says
Wouldn’t that be WONDERFUL??? hahahahahahaha!
DockyWocky says
Strange thought.
What if some red neck Christians got on the warpath and started waxing moslems who were CAIR members?
Hm. Maybe a good idea at that.
Larry A. Singleton says
I’d like to hear more about this “judge” Friedman.
Carolyne says
This is certainly great news. However, if Hillary Clinton is elected President and packs the Supreme Court with her corrupt cronies, there is not a chance they will let this ruling stand. She will take away the First and Second Amendments, too, and we will not be able to criticize Islam nor will we be able to arm ourselves against it.
underbed cat says
This could be the unraveling for the MB..and organizations that has planted mosques across the country.
This is a good day but with the current administration and the planted MB there is no way to tell if the power will not step in squash all further steps….don’t know how all this works I hope the courts have the power. Thank you !!!!
However it is still Ramadan …..this is not good news for everyone.
Mark Swan says
There must be so many in the establishment who should be prosecuted but will not be—
The establishment will rarely give up a inside contributor—they do not see themselves
as public servants—they see the public as a source of personal gain and nothing more.
Yet being a public servant is a great honor, and should be occupied only by someone
who does appreciates this, and is willing to loyally abide by it.
Pathfinder0100 says
Ya know?? This is even better news than “we got him”!!! God Bless you American Freedom Law Center (AFLC) !! Your efforts are one of the most important things goin’ on in America today!! Wish that all knew of your efforts!!
eduardo odraude says
Outstanding.
eduardo odraude says
Muhammad says there is to be no punishment for murdering someone who insults him
For example, in Sunan Abu-Dawud, a canonical hadith collection:
Book 38, Number 4348:
Another canonical hadith:
Sunan Abu-Dawud, Book 38, Number 4349:
ninetyninepct says
“CAIR, a self-described Muslim public interest law firm, was previously named as a Muslim Brotherhood-Hamas front group by the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office ” – This is the same Hamas that received millions from the new Canadian PM, J. Trudeau, within days of his Party’s election by laundering it through the UN.
We know, of course, that the UN is essentially run by and for the benefit of middle Eastern countries.